Testing SpeedwayMedia.com

Author: Official Release

Exploring the Future of Online Gaming: How Crypto Casino Scripts Are Revolutionizing the Industry

Introduction

Since the development of new engagement paradigms through innovations like social gaming, augmented reality, and mobile gaming, the online gaming business has seen substantial change over the past 20 years. Digital currency integration with blockchain technology is one of these innovations that has attracted a lot of attention. As digital currencies including Ethereum, Bitcoin, and others have been accepted by more people, they have started influencing the manner in which the online casinos operate. The development of crypto casino scripts—strong applications which allow casinos to receive bitcoin payments, establish provably legitimate processes, and service a player base that is tech aware—is at the heart of this transformation.

This essay will discuss how cryptocurrency casino scripts are changing the online gaming landscape and why they are becoming vital resources for the development of successful next-generation casino platforms.

Crypto Casino Scripts: What Are They?

Online casinos may incorporate bitcoin into their operations without the help of a script called a crypto casino script. Users may utilize digital currencies for savings, wagers, and withdrawals due to these scripts. In contrast to conventional payment systems, which may be expensive and slow, Bitcoin transactions are inexpensive and swift.

Crypto casino programs frequently have additional features that help set cryptocurrency-based casinos apart from their fiat currency equivalents. Provably legitimate targets algorithms, smart contracts, integrations into decentralized finance (DeFi), and more are among these. These scripts offer a more transparent, sound, and user-friendly gaming experience through the use of blockchain technology.

The advantages of blockchain casino scripts

1. Quicker transactions and reduced costs

The speed of transactions is one of the most alluring features of incorporating cryptocurrency into online casinos. Conventional payment options can take days to process, such as credit cards or bank transfers. In addition, they frequently come with various processing, withdrawal, or conversion expenses, which could decrease a player’s revenue.

Crypto transactions, on the contrary, are quick because they are not processed via traditional channels of banking. Depending on the cryptocurrency being used, players can deposit cash, play, and withdraw what they made in just a couple of minutes. The reality that the fees tend to be extremely low contributes to the allure of playing at crypto-based casinos.

2. Improved Privacy and Security

Cryptocurrency foundational technology, blockchain, is based on a safe, decentralized infrastructure. This offers inherent security benefits over centralized systems. The transparency and immutability of blockchain technology are utilized by cryptocurrency casino scripts to minimize the likelihood of fraud and hacking. Since every transaction is documented on the blockchain, tampering is impossible.

Furthermore, the anonymity that many cryptocurrencies offer is advantageous to players who respect their privacy. They can fund their account by using their cryptocurrency wallet, eliminating the need to provide personal financial information or endure drawn-out verification procedures. A certain group of gamers finds this privacy option especially intriguing because they like to keep their activities under wraps.

3. Provably Fair Gaming

Provably fair gaming is one of the most inventive elements of digital currency software that casinos provide. In times past, players had to have confidence that random number generators (RNGs) employed by online casinos would ensure fair play. But casinos may now provide evidence that their games are indeed fair thanks to blockchain technology.

Provably fair algorithms let players check that every result is truly random. Crypto casinos may promote trust and transparency through offering players the capacity to audit their bets as well as outcomes in real time—two aspects that are at times missing from conventional online gambling.

4. Global Accessibility

Cryptocurrencies are not constrained by the same laws or geographical boundaries as fiat currencies since they are decentralized. This makes crypto casinos globally accessible. Players from different countries can easily participate, regardless of local banking limitations or international sanctions that may restrict traditional gambling platforms.

For online casino operators, this presents an enormous opportunity. With a crypto casino script, they can tap into a global market without worrying about currency conversion, high transaction fees, or jurisdictional restrictions.

5. Innovations in Game Development

Beyond improving payment and security systems, crypto casino scripts are influencing how games themselves are developed. The integration of smart contracts enables fully automated and self-executing games where outcomes and winnings are distributed without human intervention. This opens the door to new types of games that operate on decentralized protocols, offering even greater transparency and fairness.

Furthermore, decentralized apps (DApps) built on blockchain can offer unique game designs that traditional platforms struggle to match. Whether it’s slot games, poker, or even sports betting, crypto casino scripts allow developers to push the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming.

Challenges Facing Crypto Casinos

Despite their advantages, crypto casinos are not without challenges. One major concern is regulation. Several nations continue to debate how to govern cryptocurrency-based gaming on the internet. Whilst some governments embrace it, others have either voiced caution regarding it or explicitly forbid the use of bitcoins for gaming.

The unpredictability of cryptocurrency presents another difficulty. The volatile nature of virtual currency can provide a challenge for financial management for both gaming companies and participants. Stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies linked to a reliable asset such as the US dollar, present a possible remedy, but the gaming industry has not yet embraced them extensively.

Finally, even though crypto casino scripts provide increased security, not all cyberattacks can target them. For example, if these systems’ smart contracts aren’t adequately inspected, weaknesses in them may result in exploits.

The Future of Crypto Casino Scripts

The future of digital currencies is inextricably related to the future of online gaming. There will be an increasing demand for bitcoin casinos as more people become conscious of digital currencies. More advanced functions, including cross-chain integration and decentralized governance, which allow players to choose how the platform operates, are going to eventually be added to bitcoin casino scripts.

In addition, when the metaverse catches off, virtual reality and blockchain technology could be coupled to offer immersive games in virtual worlds where crypto casinos function.

Conclusion

To sum up, the online gambling business is undergoing a change because of crypto casino scripts, which provide faster transactions, improved security, provably fair games, and global accessibility. Online casinos using these scripts are in a position to lead the market going forward, as the popularity of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continues to increase.

It is imperative for companies hoping to profit from this trend to select the best development partner. Among the leading providers of bitcoin casino scripts is AIS Technolabs, offering creative, secure, and scalable solutions. Call us right away and find out more about how we might help you push a gaming platform into the future.

October 30, 2024
Mohawk Northeast Racing: Ryan Preece Martinsville Advance

RYAN PREECE
Martinsville Advance
No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Event Overview

● Event: Xfinity 500 (Round 35 of 36)
● Time/Date: 2 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 3
● Location: Martinsville (Va.) Speedway
● Layout: .526-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 500 laps/263 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 130 laps / Stage 2: 130 laps / Final Stage: 240 laps
● TV/Radio: NBC / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● After showing speed in all three of his previous NASCAR Cup Series outings with Stewart-Haas Racing at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, it’s understandable why Ryan Preece has had Sunday’s Xfinity 500 circled on his calendar since the series last visited the .526-mile oval in April. The three-pack of promising Martinsville runs began with his first for Stewart-Haas in April 2023 when he qualified on the pole and led the opening 135 laps of the race before suffering a pit-road speeding penalty that ultimately left him 15th. Preece returned last October to qualify a solid ninth, but saw strategy work against him en route to a 20th-place finish. His streak of Martinsville top-10 qualifying efforts ended earlier this year when he earned just the 22nd spot on the starting grid, but a smooth and steady drive in that April race resulted in a ninth-place finish, the best of his Cup Series career on the paperclip-shaped track.

● Sunday’s 500-lap race will mark Preece’s 11th career NASCAR Cup Series start at Martinsville. The driver of the No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Stewart-Haas made his first Martinsville start in November 2015 for owner Mike Curb. The next six came with JTG-Daugherty Racing from 2019 through 2021, with the best of those being a 16th-place finish in March 2019.

● Prior to his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Martinsville in November 2015, Preece tasted victory twice in seven Martinsville starts on the Whelen Modified Tour, the only open-wheel series sanctioned by NASCAR. It’s where Preece has honed his short-track skills, debuting on the Tour in 2007, finishing runner-up in the championship four times (2009, 2012, 2014 and 2015), and earning the 2013 title. Preece’s lone Tour start in 2023 came in the October race at Martinsville, which he started on the pole and drove in dominant fashion to his 26th career Tour victory and second at the track after leading a race-high 134 of 200 laps. His first Martinsville win came in his second Tour start there in September 2008, when he started fourth and led a race-high 265 of 300 laps en route to a 1.7-second margin of victory. Preece returned to Martinsville in September 2009 to qualify eighth and finish third, and he added a pole qualifying effort April 2021. He’s led a total of 557 laps in his Tour career at Martinsville.

● Mohawk Northeast adorns Preece’s No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Martinsville for the fourth and final time this season. A longtime supporter of Preece, Mohawk is one of the premier heavy-civil contractors in the Northeast. The corporation has been providing the highest-quality construction services to a wide variety of clients. Specializing in heavy highway, railroad, movable and fixed bridges and marine construction, Mohawk has completed countless projects safely, on time and within budget. Mohawk can self-perform all phases of construction, including electrical, mechanical, structural steel repair and erection, deep foundations, pier and bulkheads, fabrication and coating (AISC & SSPC Certified) and a wide range of marine services. With an extensive fleet of cranes, barges, offshore tugboats and many other pieces of heavy equipment, Mohawk is a well-established leader in heavy civil construction. Clients include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, USACE, General Dynamics – Electric Boat, Connecticut DOT, Massachusetts DOT, New York DOT, Metro North Railroad, Amtrak, and various private sector clients. Mohawk Northeast appeared previously this season on Preece’s No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse June 23 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, Aug. 11 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway and Sept. 14 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

Ryan Preece, Driver of the No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse

You’ve shown good speed at Martinsville in your three previous starts there with Stewart-Haas the past two seasons – qualifying on the pole and leading 135 laps in April 2023, qualifying ninth last October, and then driving from 22nd to a ninth-place finish this past April. How much of that would you attribute to your previous outings on the track with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour?

“I think the background in short-track racing just gives you a pretty good understanding of what you need when it comes to racing on a track like Martinsville. So for me, I feel pretty confident going into Martinsville and have a good idea of what to look for and, hopefully, we can put together a complete race weekend and improve on the good runs we’ve had there together. We’ve had really fast cars there with Stewart-Haas, just need to put together that complete race. A speeding penalty killed our momentum and cost us quite a bit of track position in the spring race last year. This past April, we had a good car in the race, but just needed to qualify a whole lot better. But, overall, our short-track program has trended in the right direction since I’ve been here.”

You’ve earned two Martinsville clocks – the first coming in 2008 and the second last year – and both came via the Modified Tour. Do you feel the Martinsville clock is one of the more coveted trophies in racing?

“I mean, it’s definitely one – yeah, absolutely. It seems like every track has kind of tried to elevate their game when it comes to trophies. I feel like it just gives that race that much more significance. But the Martinsville clock has been around for so long. I don’t know how long they’ve been doing it but, to be honest, there’s nostalgia that goes along with it. I just wound my clock up last night. Most trophies I have are lined up on a shelf or in a trophy case. That one, it’s a constant reminder – when you’re winding it up, you remember that day.”

Where do you keep your clocks? And do you have them set to chime?

“One clock is (at my home) in North Carolina, the one I won last year, but the other clock is up in Connecticut at my father’s house. They’re definitely ones that I love.”

The Modified Tour races at a lot of iconic venues, and it’s a series where racers have specific tracks circled because it’s a big deal. For a New Englander like yourself, tracks like New Hampshire and Thompson come to mind. But Martinsville is the one stop where New Englanders always got to show off the awesomeness of the Modified Tour to NASCAR country. So, does winning at Martinsville take on added significance, and are those grandfather clocks maybe more appreciated just because of Martinsville’s history on the Modified Tour, which has been racing there since the 1960s?

“So, going back in history, Modifieds are mainly north of the Mason Dixon (Line) type of type of racing, right? But then it used to be the NASCAR Winston Series, or whatever it was, it was their national points series, and that’s what guys like Richie Evans, Geoff Bodine and so on and so forth, that’s what they raced for. And they never came down South to race against guys like Jerry Cook, who stayed in the Southeast, and those guys stayed in the Northeast. So that was like the meeting ground for the Northeast – New Englanders or whatnot – Modified racers from up in the Northeast to come and battle against the Southeast with guys like Richie Evans, many of them, coming down. And when you’d win that race, you’d be taking that piece with you, that was like our victory flag. So, fast-forwarding 30, 40 years, it’s still that same way. It was always the ‘Dirty South’ versus the ‘Nasty North’ and we’d be going up against guys like Tim Brown or Bert Myers back when I was 17, 18 years old and still trying to beat those guys. So, yeah, it is a constant reminder that the North is still really fast.”

What’s the key to having speed and racing competitively at Martinsville?

“When we have the right setup, the speed is there. We’ve shown that during the last few races there. There are things that have changed over that time, but it’s still the same track, so we just need to make sure that our group continues to move in the direction we’ve been headed. Looking back over the past couple of years, Stewart-Haas as a whole has definitely had speed at Martinsville. It’s been really nice to see some of the capabilities that we’ve had at the short tracks in general, so we’re looking forward to it. The biggest thing to emphasize is the field has been closer than it’s ever been, so it’s not easy to pass in general. If you have a car that is maneuverable and can go where other drivers aren’t, you can find a way to pass. Outside of that, it’s going to be about strategy and track position.”

No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Ryan Preece

Hometown: Berlin, Connecticut

Crew Chief: Chad Johnston

Hometown: Cayuga, Indiana

Car Chief: Jeremy West

Hometown: Gardena, California

Engineer: Marc Hendricksen

Hometown: Clinton, New Jersey

Spotter: Tony Raines

Hometown: LaPorte, Indiana

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Devin Lester

Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Rear Tire Changer: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Chad Emmons

Hometown: Tyler, Texas

Jack Man: Sherman Timbs

Hometown: Indianola, Mississippi

Fuel Man: Dwayne Moore

Hometown: Griffin, Georgia

Road Crew Members

Front End Mechanic: Joe Zanolini

Hometown: Sybertsville, Pennsylvania

Interior Mechanic: Robert Dalby

Hometown: Anaheim, California

Tire Specialist: Matt Ridgeway

Hometown: Carrollton, Georgia

Engine Tuner: Jimmy Fife

Hometown: Orange County, California

Transporter Co-Driver: David Rodrigues

Hometown: Santa Clarita, California

Transporter Co-Driver: Charlie Schleyer

Hometown: Youngsville, Pennsylvania

October 29, 2024
Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Preview: Martinsville Speedway II
NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE ADVANCE: MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
Race: Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200 (200 laps / 105.2 miles) | Race 22 of 23
Track: Martinsville Speedway
Location: Ridgeway, Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, November 1st | 6:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | Motor Racing Network (MRN) | Sirius XM Ch. 90

No. 41 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Bayley Currey
@BayleyCurrey
@BayleyCurrey05
- Currey’s Martinsville Stats: Bayley Currey has made two NCTS starts at Martinsville Speedway; once in his series debut race back in 2017 and most recently in the spring of this year. Currey secured his best NCTS finish at the track in April with a 17th-place showing. Currey made five NASCAR Xfinity Series starts as well, posting another 17th-place as his best run in spring, 2022.
- Niece Motorsports’ Martinsville Stats: Niece Motorsports have made a combined 27 NCTS starts at Martinsville Speedway since 2017. The organization has accounted for two top-fives and four top-10 finishes, with Ross Chastain posting the team’s best result (second) in 2019.
- Rogers’ Martinsville Stats: Wally Rogers has called 11 NCTS races at Martinsville, with highlights including one top-five and four top-10 finishes. Rogers’ best truck run at this track came in 2005 while working with Ron Hornaday who finished third. He has also been on top of the box for one Xfinity Series race and nine Cup Series races held at ‘The Paperclip’.
- Birthday Race: Happy birthday, Bayley! Currey celebrated his 28th birthday on Tuesday, October 29th. Instead of gifts, he is asking for everyone to vote him as this year’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Most Popular Driver: https://www.nascar.com/truckmostpopulardriver/.
- On the Truck: Currey’s No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Masked Owl Technologies and DQS Solutions & Staffing.
- Recapping Homestead-Miami: Bayley Currey and the No. 41 Masked Owl team were struck with damage after an incident with another competitor in stage one at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After starting 11th, Currey dropped to 26th in the first stage and 33rd in the second stage. The team lost several laps with repairs being made, resulting in a 31st-place finish.
- Points Rundown: Currey continues to sit 19th in the championship points standings even after his disappointing run in Homestead-Miami. Entering Martinsville, the driver of the No. 41 is on the heels of 18th-place’s Bret Holmes, who is only ahead by five points. Kaden Honeycutt is behind Currey in 20th, 12 points behind him.
- Quoting Currey: What would you rate a Martinsville hot dog on a scale from one to 10?
“I mean, I really don’t think I know if there’s one that’s better. Wienerschnitzel is pretty high, but I’m going to say seven, maybe eight. All the way too. It’s not a Martinsville dog if you don’t get it ‘STP style’ or whatever it is. The most I’ve ever had in a weekend is 13, but I can’t do that anymore.”
- Quoting Rogers: Thoughts on competing at Martinsville Speedway:
“Martinsville is a great track and has many challenges. Track position, turning the middle of the corner, and maintaining drive off are just a couple of them. Chances are, you will pit only one time so your truck needs to be driving good. There can be a lot of bumping and banging throughout the race so keeping the fenders on will be important. If we execute properly on all these things we will have a good finish.”
DQS Solutions & Staffing Mission Statement: The core mission of DQS Solutions & Staffing is to attain unparalleled excellence in our specialized domains, specifically staffing and security. Simultaneously, we maintain the flexibility required to collaborate closely with our clients in the creation of innovative products and services within the framework of DQS.

No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Matt Mills Racing
@MattMillsRacing
@MattMillsRacing
- Mills Approved for Martinsville: Following a scary incident in last week’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Matt Mills was transported to the Jackson South Medical Center where he stayed two nights for further evaluation after suffering smoke inhalation. A group of doctors from both the NASCAR medical team and the hospital released Mills on Monday and later approved him to compete in Friday’s race at Martinsville Speedway.
- Mills’ Martinsville Stats: Back in April, Matt Mills made his first-career NCTS start at Martinsville Speedway. After getting involved in a late-race crash, Mills was forced to settle with a 29th-place finish. Mills has made a total of six NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the 0.526-mile short track, posting a best finish of 18th in the spring of 2022.
- Shiplett’s Martinsville Stats: Mike Shiplett called his first Truck Series race at Martinsville in the spring, where he finished 24th with Bret Holmes. Shiplett has made 12 Cup Series starts here, posting a best run of 12th in the fall of 2010 with AJ Allmendinger. Last year, he nearly won his first Xfinity Series race at the half-mile short track with Austin Hill before getting involved in a last lap crash.
- On the Truck: Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from longtime partners J.F. Electric and Utilitra.
- Recapping Homestead-Miami: Matt Mills and the No. 42 Utilitra / J.F. Electric team’s race was cut short following a hard crash on lap 74 at Homestead-Miami. The team had to start at the rear of the field with a transmission change, but Mills climbed to 18th in stage one and 15th in stage two. While battling with another competitor for position, contact sent Mills careening into the outside wall, resulting in a 34th-place finish.
- Points Rundown: Mills remains 23rd in the NCTS driver points standings following his 34th-place finish at Homestead-Miami. Directly ahead of Mills in 22nd is Timmy Hill, who currently has a 20-point gap above him. Behind sits Lawless Alan in 24th, who has a 13-point deficit.
- Quoting Mills: Were you able to take any positives away from the spring Martinsville race to bring it into this weekend?
“Yeah, we were pretty good in Martinsville, just kind of kept getting buried on track position and our strategies didn’t play out that well. Overall, we had a fast truck and that day should have been a lot better than what it was. I’m going there with some redemption hope.”
- Quoting Shiplett: What is the key to staying up front at Martinsville?
“The biggest thing with Martinsville is understanding your braking points and how far you can drive into the corners on new tires versus old tires. The way the truck race plays out, you should only pit one time and then you have to stay out, manage your tires, and play defense. It’s not really about rolling the center of the corner as it is with your drive off, so you have to try and keep your track position all race long. Nobody is going to pass in the middle, and it’s very seldom that the outside lane gets going. Just being able to hold your position and get good drive off is the key to success here.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.

No. 44 Niece Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Gould | Crew Chief: Jon Leonard
Matt Gould
@ItsMattGould
@MatthewGould_
- Gould Returns: Matt Gould, son of Niece Motorsports’ No. 45 Crew Chief, Phil Gould, returns to the seat of the No. 44 Niece Equipment Chevrolet to make his second-career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start at Martinsville Speedway. Gould made his series debut at the Milwaukee Mile back in August, and is a regular late model stock competitor in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at Hickory Motor Speedway.
- Gould’s Martinsville Stats: Matt Gould will make his first-career start in any series at Martinsville Speedway during Friday night’s Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200.
- Leonard’s Martinsville Stats: Jon Leonard has called three NCTS races at Martinsville before, showing a 13th-place run with Stewart Friesen as his best result in 2022. Leonard also called two Cup Series races here, finishing as high as 19th with Michael McDowell in 2017.
- STEM Appearance: Last Wednesday, Niece Motorsports drivers Matt Gould, Bayley Currey, and Matt Mills spent the day at Martinsville Speedway teaching a group of students from the local Patrick Henry Elementary School the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) within the NASCAR industry. The drivers helped students build rubber band cars, hosted a Q&A, and partook in local media interviews ahead of the race weekend.
- On the Truck: Gould’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Niece Equipment. Located in Buda, Texas, Niece Equipment specializes in building water and fuel/lube trucks for commercial use on construction projects.
- Owner Points Outlook: Following Conor Daly’s 28th-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the part-time No. 44 Niece Motorsports team continues to be shown 34th in the owner points standings.
- Quoting Matt Gould: Now that you have a truck race under your belt, do you think this weekend should be a little bit easier as far as getting used to everything?
“For sure. I think I am going into Martinsville with a whole lot more confidence than what I felt heading into Milwaukee since there was a lot of unknowns. Now, I feel like I can unload off of the trailer and pick it up in practice to be better in the race. I can’t thank Al (Niece), Cody (Efaw), and everyone at Niece Equipment and Chevrolet enough for this second chance at racing their truck.”
- Quoting Leonard: Do you think Matt’s late model experience is going to help him at all in the truck, or is this something completely different?
“Yeah, absolutely. I know the No. 44 team had some problems at Milwaukee, but I think the second half of the race, he began to adapt pretty well. I think with his background at Hickory, running a truck on the short tracks will correlate. We spent some time in the simulator and I thought he did really well. It’s a rhythm racetrack, so I think once he gets in a groove with some practice under his belt, he’ll be just fine.”
- Quoting Phil Gould: How much of a benefit for Matt was running the Milwaukee race and do you think that should help his learning curve?
“Yeah, definitely. I think Martinsville is the closest he’ll be to what he’s been used to running in the late models. Milwaukee was definitely a lot faster, more technical than Martinsville, but I think having another race under his belt in a truck will give him some more confidence this weekend.”

About Niece Equipment: For over 30 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Our reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. Each of our water and fuel/lube trucks are engineered with quality and durability in mind. Our capability ranges from 2,000 gallon water trucks to 12,000 gallon water towers. The fuel/lube trucks we offer range from 600 to 4,000 gallons.

No. 45 Moore’s Venture Foods Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Kaden Honeycutt Racing
@KadenWHoneycutt
@KadenHoneycutt10
- Honeycutt’s Martinsville Stats: Kaden Honeycutt has made three previous NCTS starts at Martinsville Speedway. In this year’s spring race, Honeycutt secured his first top-10 finish at ‘The Paperclip’ with a ninth-place result. Honeycutt made both his Truck Series and Xfinity Series debuts here in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
- Gould’s Martinsville Stats: Phil Gould has called seven Truck Series races at Martinsville, earning two top-fives and three top-10 finishes. In the fall race of 2019, Gould’s team finished runner-up with Ross Chastain.
- On the Truck: Honeycutt’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Moore’s Venture Foods, a family-owned grocery store chain located in Oklahoma. 2024 marks the company’s 50th anniversary of the first store opening, and has been operated by the Moore family for three generations.
- Recapping Homestead-Miami: Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 45 team had a promising showing at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Qualifying sixth, Honeycutt made quick work in stage one to finish runner-up on the bumper of the leader. In stage two, Honeycutt followed up the performance with a fifth-place effort. During the final green flag pit cycle, the No. 45 lost some positions and was ultimately dropped to a 14th-place result.
- Owner Points Outlook: Entering the penultimate race of the year at Martinsville, the No. 45 team remains seeded ninth overall in the owner points standings. Following closely in 10th is Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 team, which is currently three points behind the No. 45.
- Quoting Honeycutt: You got a good finish in the spring race, but do you think the track will have changed much this time?
“I think the track will be the same as what we raced in the spring. We are bringing something different this time to see if we can improve to a winning truck. We were top-five last time we were there, but we want to go win and I think we have improved since then. I think it will be about track position like it always is starting with qualifying good enough to put yourself in the position at the end of it. It’s going to be crazy with all the playoff drivers trying to win and get into the Championship 4. We are going to do what we need to do to win.”

About Moore’s Venture Foods: Moore’s Venture Foods is a family-owned grocery store chain located in Oklahoma. The chain has brick-and-mortar stores in Alva, Fairfax, Shattuck, and Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and has been operated by the Moore family for three generations. To learn more, please visit www.MooresVentureFoods.com.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2024, Niece Motorsports enters its ninth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as X @NieceMotorsport.
October 29, 2024
Veterans Day Tribute NASCAR Car to Honor America’s Heroes on the Track

Featuring a Patriotic Design, Powered by Proud Sponsors

Martinsville, VA – October 29, 2024 – In honor of Veterans Day 2024, NASCAR xfinity car #07 will roar to life with a powerful tribute to America’s heroes, as Patrick Emerling takes the wheel of a custom-designed Veterans Day tribute car during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs race on November 2nd. This one-of-a-kind race car, adorned with an American flag, military insignias, and a bold message of patriotism, is not only a sight to behold but also a heartfelt salute to veterans across the nation.

From the Frontline to the Finish Line

The Veterans Day car’s design showcases a visual display of the American flag, seamlessly integrated with imagery of soldiers and military symbols from all branches of the Armed Forces. Every inch of the car is a tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in defense of our freedom.

“At NASCAR, speed and precision are everything, but today we are also focused on something even greater – honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country,” said Patrick Emerling “Driving this car as a salute to Veterans is a privilege, and I’m proud to carry their stories onto the track.”

Proud Sponsors Stand with Our Veterans

The Veterans Day car would not have been possible without the support of several patriotic sponsors. Companies like BB Printing Company, BiG, SLS Services, Charge Forward, BMS, AVU Heating & Cooling and Granite State De-Icing Supply have come together to pay tribute to veterans in a meaningful way. Share your stories and use #HonoringHeroes.

“We are proud to partner with Patrick Emerling and NASCAR to honor those who serve and have sacrificed for our country,” said Amber with BB Printing, “This Veterans Day tribute car is more than a symbol on the track – it represents our nation’s gratitude to veterans past and present, and it serves as a reminder of the freedoms we enjoy every day because of their service.”

Join Us in Honoring Our Heroes – Enjoy a Martinsville Discount!

In honor of your service and dedication to our country, Martinsville Speedway is proud to offer a special discount for Active Duty Military Members and Veterans. Enjoy $10 OFF select NASCAR race tickets as a heartfelt thank you for all you do. Don’t miss this chance to experience the thrill of NASCAR with us! Purchase tickets by visiting https://www.martinsvillespeedway.com/military/

For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on:

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07)
X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/)

October 29, 2024
Auto-Owners Insurance Racing: Martin Truex Jr. Martinsville Advance

Martin Truex Jr.
Martinsville Advance
No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing

Event Overview

● Event: XFINITY 500 (Round 35 of 36)
● Time/Date: 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 3
● Location: Martinsville (Va.) Speedway
● Layout: .526-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 500 laps/210.4 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 130 laps / Stage 2: 130 laps / Final Stage: 240 laps
● TV/Radio: NBC / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Penultimate Weekend: After a 23rd-place finish last weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Truex sits 10th in the driver standings with 2,213 points heading to this weekend’s race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
● All three of Truex’s Martinsville wins in the NASCAR Cup Series have come during his time at JGR, which is in its sixth and final fulltime season. He has a total of four top-five finishes with the team at the .526-mile paperclip-shaped oval.
● Truex’s three Martinsville wins are included in his career totals of 10 top-fives and 16 top-10s at the track, and he’s led a total of 1,063 laps in 37 Cup Series outings there. Truex’s average Martinsville finish is 15.9.
● The Final Countdown: Martinsville is not only the penultimate race of Truex’s fulltime Cup Series career, but the final race for longtime partner Auto-Owners Insurance. Starting in 2016 when Truex drove for Furniture Row Racing, Auto-Owners has been a fixture on his car for the past nine years. In addition to the longtime partnership, Auto-Owners has been a proud supporter of the charity work Truex does through the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation with its generous support of many key charity initiatives during their time together.
● Looking for 35: Truex’s July 2023 win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon was his most recent Cup Series win, the 34th of his career, tying him with 2004 champion Kurt Busch for 25th on the all-time Cup Series win list.
● Ahead at this Stage: Truex has accumulated 64 stage wins since the beginning of the stage era in 2017. He is the only driver with 10 or more stage sweeps, with his latest sweep coming at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn in August 2023. Truex scored his fourth stage win of the season last month at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, leading the field across the line at the end of Stage 1.

Martin Truex Jr., Driver of the No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota Camry XSE

How much confidence do you have when going to Martinsville?

“I think we got to a point with the old car that we had some things that really worked for me. We used to have it for a long time, and just did some fine tuning, tweaking here and there. Learning how to race and learning how to win at Martinsville, you learn a lot about the track and what it takes. Then they switched the car and that’s been a challenge for us. Two years ago, we were in trouble there, and then last two races there we were kind of hit-or-miss throughout the day. I feel like we are still trying to get some of that magic back of what I need there, what are things that kind of turn that switch for me there and do the things that I want it to. What I do know is that you really need to be upfront and be dialed in, so hopefully we can make that happen this weekend with our Auto-Owners Insurance Camry.”

How important is qualifying at Martinsville?

“It’s very important. All of the short tracks, qualifying has been huge from starting up front and having a good pit stall. You need both of those at Martinsville to be successful and we were able to win the pole there last fall, which is a huge help for the whole race. Track position is going to be everything.”

What are the challenges of racing at Martinsville as far as navigating it lap to lap and controlling your emotions there?

“The biggest thing is just the beating and banging that happens there and getting knocked out of the way. For me, I’ve really only had one issue there, which was getting taken out of the race at the end in 2018. It gets like that at Martinsville, it’s just a tough track. When it comes down to a few laps to go, you can go down there and blow the corner and run into somebody and can get the spot. That’s where the frustration comes from there, from a lot of drivers over the years.”

In recent years, you’ve raced at Martinsville at night as well as during the day. What’s the biggest difference between night and day racing there?

“It’s really not that different. The biggest change is just when it’s either warmer or cooler. I don’t think nighttime has changed it a whole bunch, maybe just slightly. A lot of it depends on the tire and if it puts rubber down. That’s really the game-changer from our standpoint, it changes the track more than anything. This race usually finishes under the lights, so it could factor into the end of the race and how your car is handling.”

No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Martin Truex Jr.

Hometown: Mayetta, New Jersey

Crew Chief: James Small

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

Car Chief: Chris Jones

Hometown: Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Race Engineer: Jaik Halpainy

Hometown: Blockville, New York

Spotter: Drew Herring

Hometown: Benson, North Carolina

Road Crew Members

Underneath Mechanic: Ryan Martin

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Virgina

Mechanic: Todd Carmichael

Hometown: Redding, California

Interior/Tire Specialist: Tommy DiBlasi

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Engine Tuner: Beau Morton

Hometown: Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Transporter Driver: Kyle Bazzell

Hometown: Fairbury, Illinois

Transporter Driver: Eddie DeGroot

Hometown: Baldwinsville, New York

Over-The-Wall Crew Members

Gas Man: Matt Tyrrell

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jackman: Caleb Dirks

Hometown: Riverside, California

Tire Carrier: CJ Bailey

Hometown: Outer Banks, North Carolina

Front Tire Changer: Thomas Hatcher

Hometown: Middleburg, Florida

Rear Tire Changer: Lee Cunningham

Hometown: Leaf River, Illinois

October 29, 2024
Ford Performance NASCAR – 2024 Martinsville Playoff Advance

MARTINSVILLE 2

Friday, November 1 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 6 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, November 2 — NASCAR Xfinity Series, 4 p.m. ET (CW)
Sunday, November 3 — NASCAR Cup Series, 2 p.m. ET (NBC)

NASCAR will set the Championship 4 in all three national series this weekend when Martinsville Speedway hosts its second event of the 2024 season. This will mark the fifth straight season that the half-mile paperclip serves as the penultimate race and begins with Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series event. The Xfinity and Cup finalists will be decided on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

LOGANO GEARING UP FOR CHAMPIONSHIP 4

Joey Logano has already locked up his spot in the Championship 4 after winning at Las Vegas two weeks ago. This will mark his sixth time in the Championship 4 with all of those appearances coming in even years (2014, ‘16, ‘18, ‘20, ‘22 and ‘24). The two-time Cup Series champion will look to become the 10th driver to win at least three titles and join the likes of three-time winners Tony Stewart, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, David Pearson and Lee Petty; four-time champion Jeff Gordon; and seven-time titleholders Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty.

BLANEY CONTINUES ROUND OF 8 BATTLE

After last weekend’s near miss, Ryan Blaney comes into Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway in seventh-place in the playoff standings, 38 points below the cut line. And while his deficit may seem large, he’s likely one of the favorite to win this weekend and repeat his victory from a year ago. That’s because Martinsville has undoubtedly been one of Blaney’s best tracks. This will mark his 18th career start at the track and thanks to his nine top-five and 11 top-10 finishes, his average finish is a sparkling 8.8, which is his best among tracks where he has at least 10 starts.

LOGANO LIKES MARTINSVILLE

No track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit has been better for Joey Logano when it comes to qualifying than Martinsville Speedway. Logano enters this weekend with an average starting position of 8.3, which is his second among all tracks in which he has more than 10 starts (Las Vegas is 7.9 in 23 starts). In 31 career races at the half-mile short track, Logano has one win, 11 top-5 and 19 top-10 finishes, giving him an average finishing position of 10.8. The figure ranks as his third-best track (10 or more races) with only Las Vegas (9.5) and Richmond (10.0) being better.

RYAN BLANEY: “Martinsville is a track I love. I’ve loved it ever since I was a kid. I grew up a little bit south of there and went there a lot as a child and watched my dad race and watched a lot of these great racers run around that place and I’ve always wanted to win there and get a grandfather clock and we were able to put it all together last year. That race, to me, is kind of like Vegas. I feel like we’ve had a couple slip away from us. I feel like we should have two or three grandfather clocks, but sometimes things just don’t work out for you, so it was nice to go into that race last year – even though we were sitting fairly good on points we didn’t care about that, we just wanted to go win the race. Being able to put together kind of the dominating day that we did, especially the last two-thirds of that race was a huge statement and it put us in a really great head space going into Phoenix and we were able to perform there. I love that place to my core. A lot of special reasons behind it off track and on track, so hopefully we can get another grandfather clock. That would be pretty special.”

JOEY LOGANO: “Martinsville is probably the perfect place for being an elimination race. I know NASCAR thinks about this stuff when they put the schedule together and they look at Martinsivlle and think, ‘Everyone is gonna be really close to each other. There’s gonna be full contact. A lot of things can happen.’ You look at all the cutoff races that we have. Bristol, cars are all over each other. The Roval, the tightest road course we go to and the cars are all over each other. Martinsville it’s the same thing, so you’ve got to expect drama when you go there. Some people will be in do-or-die scenarios and what are they willing to do?”

BLANEY GOING FOR MARTINSVILLE REPEAT

Ryan Blaney would like nothing better than a repeat of a year ago when he won the Martinsville playoff race and clinched a spot in the Championship 4. Blaney, who passed Aric Almirola with 22 laps to go, came into the race with a 10-point cushion and promptly extended that by finished second in Stage 1 and winning Stage 2. In all, Blaney led four times for 145 laps in winning for the third time, which matched his career-best for a single season.

CUSTER ON THE BUBBLE AGAIN

For the second straight year, Cole Custer finds himself on the bubble heading into the final race in the Round of 8 at Martinsville Speedway. This time, he’s sitting fourth in the standings, 28 points ahead of fifth-place Chandler Smith and only seven behind third-place Justin Allgaier. A year ago, Custer was third overall, but was only three points above the cut line. He eventually went on to advance to the Championship 4 and win his first title one week later at Phoenix Raceway. This will be his fourth career series start at Martinsville, where he finished eighth earlier this year. He also made six NASCAR Cup Series starts, but never finished better than 13th.

MAJESKI GOING FOR SECOND CAREER CHAMPIONSHIP 4 BERTH

After a solid runner-up finish last weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Ty Majeski comes into Martinsville holding down the fourth and final transfer position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoff standings. Majeski, advanced to the Championship 4 for the first time in 2022, is 22 points above the cut line and 16 points behind third-place Christian Eckes. The Wisconsin native sat on the pole earlier this year at Martinsville and finished a career-best second in only his third series start.

FORD NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS

AT MARTINSVILLE

1961 – Fred Lorenzen (1)

1962 – Nelson Stacy (2)

1963 – Fred Lorenzen (2)

1964 – Fred Lorenzen (Sweep)

1965 – Fred Lorenzen and Junior Johnson

1966 – Fred Lorenzen (2)

1969 – Richard Petty (Sweep)

1986 – Ricky Rudd (1)

1990 – Geoffrey Bodine (Sweep)

1992 – Mark Martin and Geoffrey Bodine

1993 – Ernie Irvan (2)

1994 – Rusty Wallace (Sweep)

1995 – Rusty Wallace (1)

1996 – Rusty Wallace (1)

1997 – Jeff Burton (1)

1998 – Ricky Rudd (2)

2000 – Mark Martin (1)

2001 – Dale Jarrett and Ricky Craven

2002 – Kurt Busch (2)

2017 – Brad Keselowski (1)

2018 – Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano

2019 – Brad Keselowski (1)

2023 – Ryan Blaney (2)

FORD NASCAR Xfinity Series WINNERS

AT MARTINSVILLE

1994 – Kenny Wallace

FORD NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES WINNERS AT MARTINSVILLE

1995 – Joe Ruttman

2003 – Jon Wood (2)

2004 – Rick Crawford (1)

2005 – Ricky Craven (2)

2015 – Joey Logano (1)

2020 – Grant Enfinger

October 29, 2024
Mission Foods and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Finalize Long-Term Partnership

No. 1 Tortilla Company in the United States Named Presenting Partner of the New HSR Classic Endurance Championship Presented by Mission Foods

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (October 29, 2024) – Just over a month after Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) announced its new HSR Classic Endurance Championship, a North American food industry giant and motorsports sponsorship leader has been named the presenting partner.

The HSR Classic Endurance Championship Presented by Mission Foods debuts in 2025 in a long-term partnership supporting the first major endurance race championship in the U.S. for vintage and historic sports cars. Competitors and race fans alike, however, will get a preview experience of the new Mission Foods championship this weekend at the 10th Running of the HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, October 30 – November 3.

The inaugural full season of the HSR Classic Endurance Championship Presented by Mission Foods in 2025 begins next spring with the HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, March 7 – 9 at Sebring International Raceway.

The Sebring opener will be followed by the HSR Watkins Glen Classic 6 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, June 12 – 14 at Watkins Glen International before the debuting HSR Road Atlanta Classic 10 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, September 25 – 28, at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

The inaugural Classic Endurance Championship Presented by Mission Foods concludes back at Daytona a year from now with the 11th edition of the HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, November 5 – 9, 2025.

The HSR Classic endurance races began with the inaugural HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour in 2014. The immediate success of the early Classic 24 events was followed by the first HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour in 2016. The HSR Watkins Glen Classic 6 Hour debuted in 2023, and the addition of the fourth event starting next year with the HSR Road Atlanta Classic 10 Hour, made the introduction of the HSR Classic Endurance Championship Presented by Mission Foods the logical next step.

For more information, please visit www.HSRRace.com. For race schedule, entry lists and ticket information for this weekend’s 10th HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour, please visit the official event page at www.HSRRace.com.

Juan Gonzalez, Mission Foods Chief Executive Officer: “We are very excited to partner with Historic Sportscar Racing to launch the new HSR Classic Endurance Championship. It’s exciting to be part of the first major endurance championship in the U.S. for vintage and historic race cars, and it’s an honor to support HSR and all its participants and fans.”

Chris Ward, HSR President: “The passion Juan Gonzalez and his team have as the world’s leading brand of tortillas and wraps is mirrored by Mission Foods’ strong motorsports support that clearly reflects their energy and drive as a leader in both the food industry and at the track. It’s hard to believe Mission Foods has only been a motorsports sponsor for five years as its familiar branding and logo is seemingly everywhere today across a vast array of high-speed four-wheel and two-wheel disciplines. Juan has been a successful driver himself in HSR for years, winning both the Mission Foods presented HSR Sebring Classic 12 and HSR Daytona Classic 24 in the past, and it is an honor to now have the fine corporation he leads with us in the HSR partnership family.”

About Mission Foods: MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas, and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit www.missionfoods.com.

About HSR: An International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) property, Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the racing cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/, on Twitter X @HSR_race and on Instagram @HistoricSportscarRacing.

October 29, 2024
OPTIC GAMING AND GAINBRIDGE TO SPONSOR JUSTIN HALEY, SPIRE MOTORSPORTS AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 29, 2024) – OpTic Gaming will return to Spire Motorsports in a co-primary capacity with Gainbridge aboard Justin Haley’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

This unique collaboration pairs OpTic Gaming and Gainbridge at the half-mile paperclip-shaped speedway, sporting a livery on the No. 7 fans are sure not to miss. As part of this weekend’s partnership, Optic will roll out a sweepstakes from Oct. 31 – Nov. 12, offering an exclusive merchandise giveaway to followers of @OpTicGaming, @GainbridgeSport and @SpireMotorsport on X and Instagram.

OpTic Gaming, founded in 2006, is an industry-defining global esports, media, and entertainment organization based in North Texas. With a dedicated audience built up over a decade dubbed the “GREENWALL,” OpTic is recognized for its extensive impact pioneering this emerging industry. OpTic boasts a longstanding record of competitive success with over 50 Championship wins across titles including Call of Duty, Halo, Counterstrike, DOTA, Gears of War, Rocket League and APEX Legends. OpTic was named the 2022 Esports Organization of the Year at the Esports Awards.

“We’re thrilled to work with Spire Motorsports again in combination with Gainbridge and wrap Justin Haley’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro with a one-of-a-kind scheme,” said Hector Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of OpTic Gaming. “OpTic is one of the few organizations bridging the gap between traditional sports and gaming. With NASCAR investing in and growing their esports community, this collaboration just makes sense. We’re excited to be along for the ride with Justin and bring co-branded merchandise to the GREENWALL with an exclusive merchandise available soon on the OpTic Shop.”

Gainbridge, a Group 1001 Company, offers an online digital platform, offering trusted financial products simplified for the modern age. The Indianapolis-headquartered organization carries a vast presence across multiple disciplines of motorsports and promotes its suite of services as a multi-year presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500, and a founding partner of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.

As part of its marketing and social media programing, Gainbridge launched @GainbridgeSport on Instagram and X to support its promotional initiatives across its sports sponsorship portfolio.

“We’re excited to see Justin Haley and Spire Motorsports take on the challenge of Martinsville Speedway with the support of Gainbridge and OpTic Gaming,” said Mike Nichols, Chief of Sponsorship Strategy & Activation at Group 1001. “Martinsville is a historic, tough track and we’re confident that Justin and the Spire team are up to the task. OpTic Gaming’s involvement brings a unique energy and fanbase to the sport, and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

Haley made his Cup Series debut for Spire Motorsports on April 28, 2019 at Talladega Superspeedway and picked up both his and the team’s first win – an upset of practically unprecedented proportions – less than three months later in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 behind the wheel of the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro at Daytona International Speedway. He signed a multi-year agreement with Spire Motorsports earlier this season and made his first start behind the wheel of the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 last month at Kansas Speedway.

“I’m pumped to hit the track at Martinsville in this new OpTic Gaming and Gainbridge scheme,” said Haley. “The car looks incredible, and it’s an honor to represent two awesome brands. Martinsville is always a challenge, so I’m going to give it everything I’ve got to bring home a win for these guys.”

The Winamac, Ind., racer has recorded seven Cup Series starts at Martinsville and calls an eighth-place NASCAR Xfinity Series finish a career best at the famed Virginia oval. Sunday’s race at Martinsville will mark Haley’s 143rd career start in NASCAR’s premier division.

“Spire Motorsports is eager to have Gainbridge and OpTic Gaming join us for this weekend’s race during the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs,” said Todd Mackin, President of Spire Holdings, Spire Motorsports’ parent company. “As a company that’s deeply invested in esports, partnering with OpTic Gaming is a natural fit. We’re excited to bring their energy and fanbase to the world of NASCAR. Justin Haley is a great representative for both brands. We’re confident he’ll deliver a strong performance at Martinsville.”

The Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway will be televised live on NBC Sunday, Nov. 3 beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The 35th of 36 points races on the 2024 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Countdown to Green on NBC will take the green flag at 1:30 p.m. EST.

About OpTic Gaming …
OpTic Gaming, founded in 2006, is an industry-defining global esports, media, and entertainment organization based in North Texas. With a dedicated audience built up over a decade dubbed the “GREENWALL,” OpTic is recognized for its extensive impact pioneering this emerging industry. OpTic boasts a longstanding record of competitive success with over 50 Championship wins across titles including Call of Duty, Halo, Counterstrike, DOTA, Gears of War, Rocket League and APEX Legends. OpTic was named the 2022 Esports Organization of the Year at the Esports Awards.

Led by Hector “HECZ” Rodriguez, OpTic was originally thrust into the forefront of gaming entertainment with competitive gaming content. Their award-winning docuseries, “Vision,” began in 2015 and provided a behind-the-scenes look at everything OpTic. The story continues today with “The Process,” a staple in the gaming community. For more information, visit OpTicGaming.com.

About Gainbridge® …
Founded in 2018, Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.io or follow and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports is a NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race team co-owned by long-time NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. In 2024, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Justin Haley, Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar, respectively. The team also fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados full time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. An all-star driver lineup will rotate throughout the 2024 season in the No. 7 Chevy. Rajah Caruth drives the No. 71 entry and Chase Purdy rounds out the team’s fleet of Silverados in the No. 77.

Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win on April 7, 2022 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on April 12, 2024, when Kyle Busch took the checkered flag in the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.

October 29, 2024
TEAM PENSKE, SHELL AND JOEY LOGANO FOUNDATION TEAM UP FOR HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORTS

Special “Partners Powering Hurricane Recovery” scheme to be featured on the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series Race at Martinsville Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 29, 2024) – Team Penske, Shell USA and The Joey Logano Foundation (JLF) announced today a collective program to support ongoing recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene that ravaged parts of five states in late September. This collaboration includes a special livery on the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang that Logano, the 2018 Martinsville Speedway fall race winner, will pilot at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race at the Virginia half-mile oval on Sunday, November 3.

From now through the checkered flag of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway–where Logano will attempt to win his third NCS title after securing a spot in the Championship 4 with his win in Las Vegas–fans and industry partners can give monetary donations through a special landing page at JoeyLogano.com where proceeds will directly benefit four charitable organizations that align with JLF’s mission to support children and young adults during difficult times in their lives: Crossnore Communities for Children, Speedway Children’s Charities’ Bristol (TN) Chapter, Least of These and the Children’s Hope Alliance. All donations up to $100,000 will be matched by Shell USA, JLF and another Team Penske legacy partner, PPG.

The goal of the “Partners Powering Hurricane Recovery” initiative is to provide both short- and long-term relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene. The current campaign will build upon the efforts already begun by Team Penske, Joey Logano, The Joey Logano Foundation and associated partners to provide resources to those in Western Carolina and beyond as they recover from the initial destruction of Hurricane Helene.

“Our team is committed to continuing to support those whose lives have so drastically changed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,” said Team Penske President Tim Cindric. “Many of us call North Carolina home, and we want to be there for those that are working so hard to restore the basics of their day-to-day lives. We are proud to partner with Shell USA and the Joey Logano Foundation on this initiative as we continue to strive to raise awareness for this ongoing need.”

In the initial weeks following the devastation, Logano and JLF committed $250,000 in financial support to the cause, then visited Western Carolina with key supplies to assist residents with cleanup efforts.

“Any time something happens this close to home, it hits a little differently,” Logano remarked. “We are going to invest in those communities and so many people right now are willing to help – which is incredible to see that support. We want to help where it’s going to matter the most and put together a long-term plan for not just this moment, but looking months and years down the road. How do we help support the families that are still going to be there? The Joey Logano Foundation has stayed true to its long-term vision to help those that need a helping hand, and we’re extremely grateful to have the support of partners like Shell and Team Penske who have aided in bringing this program to life over the last few weeks.”

As a start to the charitable program, Logano and JLF donated a Ford Explorer to Crossnore Communities for Children on Tuesday morning at the Team Penske shop. This new SUV will replace the former one used to transport children to and from their facility that was among the many pieces of property lost in the storm.

To support the cause and pledge support, people are encouraged to visit www.JoeyLogano.com. There is the option for general donations as well as direct giving to one of the four charities.

The XFINITY 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the final race of the Round of 8 for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, can be seen live on NBC beginning at 2:00 pm ET on November 3.

About Team Penske

Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have produced more than 630 major race wins, over 690 pole positions and 45 championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing competition. Over the course of its 58-year history, the team has also earned 20 Indianapolis 500 victories, three Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win, victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a win in Australia’s legendary Bathurst 1000 race. In 2024, Team Penske currently competes in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the NASCAR Cup Series. Through a Team Penske global partnership, Porsche Penske Motorsport races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship.

About Shell USA

Shell USA, Inc. is an affiliate of Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with operations in more than 70 countries. In the U.S., Shell operates in 50 states and employs around 12,100 people working to help tackle the challenges of the new energy future. The Shell downstream organization manages a portfolio of top-quality brands, including Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline, Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines, and Pennzoil®.

Shell’s motorsports technical alliances around the world provide a testing ground for fuel and lubricant technologies and products in demanding road conditions. Shell and Pennzoil gain knowledge through these alliances to help address the mobility energy challenge with efficient solutions that power and protect motorists around the globe. For more information please visit: http://www.shell.com, http://www.shell.us, http://www.pennzoil.com

About The Joey Logano Foundation

The Joey Logano Foundation invests in organizations offering second chances to children and young adults during times of crisis and works to inspire others to live a life of generosity. Since 2013, the Joey Logano Foundation has invested over $5,000,000 in various organizations around the country to support children and young adults during difficult times in their lives, especially those in the foster care system. Together we have impacted 250,000+ children and young adults.

To learn more visit www.joeyloganofoundation.com

October 29, 2024
Hettinger Racing Purchases Bret Holmes Racing

Team Owner Chris Hettinger To Field No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado for Driver Brett Moffitt in Final Two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Races of 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Chris Hettinger, a longtime and winning Late Model team owner from Dryden, Michigan, has purchased the assets of Bret Holmes Racing. The organization will complete the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule with 2018 Truck Series champion Brett Moffitt under its new name, Hettinger Racing.

Hettinger is a second-generation racer whose father, Jim, raced open-wheel Midgets and Sprint Cars and won two championships in 1984 and 1990, accolades that earned him a spot in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Chris began his racing career behind the wheel, winning in Midgets and Late Models before becoming a fulltime team owner.

Bret Holmes Racing (BHR) is an accomplished NASCAR team that has competed in the ARCA Menards Series and the Truck Series. The organization won the 2020 ARCA championship with Holmes serving as both driver and owner. BHR has entered 20 Truck Series races this year, but took a brief hiatus following its ninth-place finish with Holmes on Oct. 4 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The downtime allowed Hettinger to complete his purchase of BHR in time for the final two Truck Series races of the season – this Friday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and Nov. 8 at Phoenix Raceway. Moffitt will drive the No. 4 Victory Custom Trailers Chevrolet Silverado in both events.

“Between the investments I’ve made over the years in our Late Model program and the opportunity to purchase Bret Holmes Racing, the time was right to grow Hettinger Racing into a team that can further drivers’ development by seamlessly transitioning them from Late Models to ARCA to Trucks,” Hettinger said. “We’ll continue our Late Model program by running the zMAX CARS Tour, and we’ll run select ARCA and Truck Series races that fit best with our overall schedule.

“Brett Moffitt gives us a great opportunity to get a head start on 2025. He’s proven himself in the Truck Series and his feedback from this week’s race at Martinsville and next week’s race at Phoenix will be invaluable.

“We’ve had a lot to do in a short period of time to get ready for these last two Truck Series races, and we’re confident the effort we’re putting in now will pay dividends next year.”

Moffitt is a skilled racer who has competed across all three of NASCAR’s top series – Cup, Xfinity and Truck. On his way to the 2018 Truck Series title, the Grimes, Iowa, native won a series-high six races, including the final two to secure the championship. In total, Moffitt has 13 Truck Series victories.

“I said earlier this year that when it came to racing, I wanted quality over quantity, and the equipment Chris Hettinger already had was second to none. With his purchase of Bret Holmes Racing, Chris’ operation is scaled up and ready to tackle the Truck Series,” said Moffitt, who also owns 10 wins in the ARCA Menards Series East. “I feel like the potential is there, and I’m really looking forward to driving their Chevy and getting Hettinger Racing prepared for next year.”

Hettinger Racing will make its Truck Series debut when practice begins at 1:35 p.m. EDT on Friday at Martinsville with qualifying immediately following. The 200-lap race around the .526-mile oval goes green at 6 p.m. with live coverage on FS1 and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. It will be Moffitt’s 96th career Truck Series start, but just his third this season. Moffitt has made six Truck Series starts at Martinsville with three top-three finishes. His best result is second, earned in October 2018 on his way to the championship.

October 29, 2024